12-Weeks of Training ... CHECK!
Pre-Week Prep … find a sleeveless tank top. I went to E-Mart (like Super Target) and tried on two Adidas tank tops because I wanted to “look good” to “feel good.” Too bad size 100 was still a little too tight. I thought I lost hope until I browsed the underwear section only to find a Men’s “Energize” Running Tank Top! It wasn’t aesthetically pleasing, but I ended up saving W20,000 thanks to me being an extra largee..
Day before Race … I took Betsy and Sarah with me and we stayed in a hotel about 10 mins away from the start line. We laid by the pool and carbo-loaded with spaghetti for my pre-race meal. We were back in the hotel by 8:30pm because it would be an early morning.
RACE DAY … We arrived at the park at 7:15am and were over an hour early. Before the race, there was some stage entertainment. A Violinist and Dancers, 5 dancers dressed in Dodger Jerseys, and an Aerobics Instructor to assist in our pre-race warm up. I checked out the competition… some really young kids and some really old guys. My two goals were simple – don’t stop and don’t come in last!
Then approximately just over 1,000 people (93% men) lined up for the 10km Course and off we went. During the race, I rocked out to some oldies but goodies, said “are you f-ing kidding me” out loud as a woman cuts me off when it was completely unnecessary, and was entertained by drummers around each bend and a girl rollerblading while eating ice cream.
1 Hour 2 Minutes and 6 seconds later… I crossed the finish line!! (20 minutes earlier than my dry run at week 6).
THOUGHTS… What a great 12 weeks. When I got to
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